Sermons on 1 Kings
The Minor Prophets: Zephaniah: The Day of the Lord! Finally
Get To Know Zephaniah The Lord hides” or “the Lord protects.” A descendant of Hezekiah, in the royal line. (ZEP 1:1) Israel by this time was wiped off the map by Assyria. He was a prophet to Judah, during the time of King Josiah. Setting The Stage: Zephaniah 2 Kings 21-23 – Manasseh’s legacy: Idolatry and violence. Manasseh’s son Amon was despicable and was assassinated after 2 years. King Josiah – One of the few Godly kings. God’s Story In…
The Minor Prophets: Habakkuk: The Man Who Questions God
Habakkuk: The Man Who Questioned God. Get To Know Habakkuk “If you don’t have any doubts, you are either kidding yourself or asleep. Doubts are the ants in the pants of faith. They keep it awake and moving.” Habakkuk goes to God with his questions and his doubts. Setting The Stage: Habakkuk Hebrew History 101! Civil war splits the nation not long after Solomon’s death. (1 Kings 12) Israel is a troubled disaster. Judah starts well but falls into chaos.…